Idlewells Indoor Market Asbestos Remedial and Refurbishment Works

What the buyer is asking for

Nottinghamshire County Council is undertaking this procurement exercise on behalf of Ashfield District Council (ADC). Ashfield District Council are the Contracting Authority; and will be entering into the contract with the appointed contractor. The works shall be carried out by suitably trained and qualified professionals, who are accredited by appropriate regulatory/professional bodies in line with the requirements of the Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for design (where applicable), supply and installation of the works required under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the Employer continually meets their statutory and legislative requirements and obligations. The Refurbishment works aims to upgrade the market's facilities, improve safety standards, and enhance the overall environment for traders, visitors and the general public. The project involves asbestos removal though phased unit refurbishments, drainage replacement works, internal alterations for the accommodation of new toilet and plant room upgrades and design of alterations to the hot water and heating system. Below is a detailed scope of works and scope of requirements for the project. The works are to be carried out in phases to minimize disruption to market operations and ensure safety for traders, customers and workers. Bidders are required to attend a site visit prior to submitting a tender to ensure they understand the requirements and complexities. Attendance at a site visit is a mandatory condition of participation in this procurement. Site visits must be requested via the portal and are available between 12th November - 26th November 2026 only. Any tender submitted by a tenderer who has not attended a site visit will be disqualified and excluded from further evaluation. The services shall be provided by a Single Supplier / Service Provider. Sub-contractors are permitted but ADC must be advised of this at the tender submission stage. Contract length: 16 weeks Estimated start date 08 February 2027 - 31st May 2027. Estimated Contract Value: In the region of £400,000 excluding VAT.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published2 days ago

   4 Nov 2026, 14:37 GMT
2. Clarification questions byin 24 days

   30 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 38 days

   14 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice4 Nov 2026, 14:37 GMT104729-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender